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André Chemin Champagne

This family-owned grower Champagne house was founded by André and Micheline Chemin in 1948 in Sacy, a Premier Cru village in the Montagne de Reims region of France. The house has remained family-operated for over 70 years and is currently managed by the third generation, Sébastian and Eva Chemin. They own 6.5 hectares of vineyards,…

Which Red Burgundies Are Dominating 2026

Latest Data Makes One Thing Very Clear The post Which Red Burgundies Are Dominating 2026 appeared first on Moncharm Wine Traders .

mesh Riesling 2025

One of my favourite wines to review. The story goes that Jeffrey Grosset and Robert Hill-Smith were contemplating buying the same vineyard at the same time, but instead of outbidding […]

The World’s Largest Foeder

Lyons Will Greenways Hill Gamay 2025

  The debut commercial release of the Greenways Hill Gamay comes from a new estate vineyard that is planted on the next ridge over from the winery. I must say, it's a glorious vista looking out to that vineyard from the cellar door. I don't have an up-to-date copy of the bottle pic, which has Greenways Hill across the front in large font, but you get the idea...  Planted 510 metres above in 2021 to eight Gamay clones to bring diversity and fill the palate, this is a juicy, slurpable thing that does show its youth. Having said that, strap in for a thrilling ride, because if this is the start of the journey, brace for where things are headed. Fine, with a greeny tinge on opening as a result of its youth, I can see this bringing the hype as the vines mature. Awash with purple fruits and blueberries, there is a delicate lick of Campari that oozes appeal. The mouthfeel is lacey which heightens its approachability, and particularly on the second and third day of tasting, those gree

[Longform] “Sembrava miele” | Il sapore del Vin Santo (fatto in casa)

Dario Nardini è docente di Antropologia culturale all’Università di Padova. Appassionato di vino da sempre, negli ultimi anni è riuscito a farne anche un tema di ricerca, nell’ambito di un progetto dedicato alle “economie informali” legate alla produzione, alla circolazione … continua »

The Best Things to Do in Los Angeles 5.18.26 – 5.24.26

Weekly Guide to the Best Things to Do in LA Monday A Giant 5 LB. Burger Debuts at Holey Moley Golf Club Craving something fun, a little challenging, and delightfully over-the-top? Check out the latest zany culinary creation, courtesy of the buzzworthy Holey Moley Golf Club, “The Giant Burger.” Holey Moley Golf Club, the immersive indoor mini-golf destination […] The post The Best Things to Do in Los Angeles 5.18.26 – 5.24.26 appeared first on hoopLA .

INSIDER DEAL! 95-Point Bulk Buy Rated Red 47% OFF

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Memorial Day Batch Mocktails

Celebrate with flavor and ease using these Memorial Day batch mocktails! Perfect for enjoying the long weekend with family and friends, without the alcohol!

Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #251: Tricia / The Hoppy Hound

A chemical engineer by trade, Tricia wanted to leave the corporate grind and use her skills in service of her love of beer and dogs. We talked with Tricia about […] The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #251: Tricia / The Hoppy Hound appeared first on NTX Beer .

Girlie Non-Alcoholic Sangria

Nothing says summer quite like sangria, but we’re doing it Girlie style! This non-alcoholic Sangria is light and citrusy making it perfect for summer hangs.

Lane's End Cabernet Franc 2024

  My first look at a Cabernet Franc from the Macedon Ranges. Sourced from a nearby grower as the estate vineyard is planted to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, now 40 years old. The fruit sees 14 months in French oak (15% new). It shows that leafy trait that the Cabernet family tends to do, and it absorbs my attention probably more than it should. That green astringency is a bit off-putting initially, delivering herbal and green capsicum things. Blackberries, blackcurrants and a faint flicker of raspberries do their best to swim against the tide, not to mention some dried purple flower aromas, but they can't get out and shake it off. Some acidity pokes out with puckering tannins that are youthful. I suspect this needs more time to fuse together. 88/100 Region:  Macedon Ranges RRP:  $40 Source: Sample Winery Website Subscribe to   Qwine here Follow:  Instagram ,  LinkedIn  and  X

Bruichladdich 2010 versus 1969

Bruichladdich 13 yo 2010/2024 ‘release 9.1’ (63%, Dramfool’s Jim McEwan Signature Collection, premier grand cru supérieur Sauternes barrique, cask #2339, 236 bottles) Bruichladdich 15 yo 1969/1985 (54%, Gordon & MacPhail for Intertrade & Turatello)

Bowmore 2005 (The Whisky Jury)

I sometimes get the question 'which distillery should I look into?' and then Bowmore is always one of my answers. They've taken an impressive leap forward from the horrible violet-infused production and the mediocre wine finishes. A few years ago we started to see a new style of spirit, full of fruits, even tropical fruits. Today these can be found in several official bottlings. At the same time independent bottlers seem to have access to more Bowmore again, and seem to embrace the new style.At the Limburg Whisky Fair a lot of people talked about two Bowmore 2005 expressions, the one from TWA and this one from The Whisky Jury . 

Things to Do in Yountville: Wine, Art, and the Best Patios in Napa Valley

The post Things to Do in Yountville: Wine, Art, and the Best Patios in Napa Valley appeared first on Handwritten Wines .

Afternoon Brief, May 18

Why More Wineries Are Betting on High-Volume Wines: Accessible, higher-volume SKUs are helping producers build resilience in a difficult wine market...

Sonoma and Napa Wineries Embrace Happy Hour With Casual Tastings, Food Trucks

With the industry navigating a prolonged downturn, happy hour events are more than a trend; they’re a smart survival strategy. The post Sonoma and Napa Wineries Embrace Happy Hour With Casual Tastings, Food Trucks appeared first on Sonoma Magazine .

Gundog Estate Canberra District Shiraz 2024

Taken from mature Canberra region vineyards of Wallaroo in Hall and Long Rail Gully in Murrumbateman. 12 months maturation in French oak (large format 500L puncheons) with 30% new. Note, […]

🎧Podcast 801 – Elise & Ken Nerlove, Proprietors, Elkhorn Peak Cellars, Napa Valley – Life Between the Vines

Whenever I’m in Napa Valley I try to stop in to see Elise and Ken Nerlove, whom I’ve been friends with for several years. This...

Creating the Future: WineAmerica Changes Leadership Roles

May 18, 2026 (Washington, DC) — WineAmerica, the National Association of American Wineries™, recently implemented several changes in leadership for the next two years. The changes are part of a [...]

Olivier Goudet increases Treasury Wine Estates stake

Olivier Goudet increases Treasury Wine Estates stake

India’s Piccadily Distillery Wins Top Honors at the London Spirits Competition and Asian Spirits Masters

May 18, 2026 (New Delhi, India) — Piccadily Distillery has once again delivered a historic defining moment for Indian spirits on the global stage, securing top honors in two of [...]

Vintae Presents Restructuring Plan to Safeguard the Future of Bodegas Riojanas

Vintae has signed a Restructuring Plan aimed at safeguarding the future of the historic winery group Bodegas Riojanas. May 18, 2026 (Logroño, La Rioja, Spain) — Richi Arambarri, CEO and [...]

O cocktail preferido do Mestre Derivan

Após três anos da sua morte, Mestre Derivan ainda é lembrado todos os dias no bares de todo o país 18 de maio de 2023 ficou marcado pelo dia em que a coquetelaria mundial perdeu a maior referência brasileira de coquetelaria de todos os tempos, Mestre Derivan. Em pleno tour europeu para promover o drink […] O post O cocktail preferido do Mestre Derivan apareceu primeiro em Mixology News .